The Apostle Paul (by Rembrandt, 1657)

The Apostle Paul (1657)
Oil on canvas
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669)
132 cm x 104 cm
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

To me, this is one of the best and most expressive paintings of the Apostle Paul. Do you see the sense of urgency, anguish and yet intense determination, hope, and joy in his eyes and face?

May 3, 2024

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The gospel (福音, εὐαγγέλιον) is the good news for us fallen humanity (both Jews and non-Jews) that Jesus Christ, the Righteous One, died in our place for our sins and was raised again, conquering the power of sin and death, so that whoever believes in him will be freely given forgiveness of sins and a right standing with God for them to have eternal life and everlasting joy. Therefore, we are justified (made right with God) by grace alone through faith alone in the finished work of Christ alone.